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How BCBS Michigan, Cigna + Evry Health are getting ahead of member needs

Members want more from their health plans: clarity, affordability and support before health concerns become crises. But many plans are still stuck in reactive mode. This on-demand conversation, recorded live at Becker’s Fall 2025 Payer Issues Roundtable, explores how leading…

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Allison Hofmann, Vice President, Health Systems, Cigna
Christina Rassi, Chief Growth Officer, Evry Health
Jennifer Lamons, Vice President, Paytient Technologies
Faris Ahmad, MD, FACOG, MBA, Senior Medical Director and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physician Success and Network Optimization, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Temple University looks to open rural education center in former Rite Aid building

Philadelphia-based Temple University has plans to open an education center and clinic at a former Rite Aid location in Tamaqua, Pa., WFMZ reported Nov. 13. The 24-chair clinic will be developed by the university’s School of Dentistry and the Tamaqua…

Dental leaders' remaining 2025 checklist

Closing out acquisitions, setting up for 2026 success and improving onboarding processes are three things that dentists and dental executives are still looking to complete by the end of 2025. These six dental leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share…

Aspen Dental opens Missouri practice

Chicago-based Aspen Dental opened an office in Overland, Mo., on Nov. 13. The new location is led by owner Ranjeet Mann, DDS, according to an email sent to Becker’s. The company, a brand of The Aspen Group, has opened offices…

Mortenson Dental Partners opens Indiana location

Louisville, Ky.-based Mortenson Dental Partners recently opened a Gentle Dentist office in Indianapolis. The new office is led by Dustin Newman, DDS. The 10-operatory practice brings the total number of Gentle Dentist locations to 13, according to a Nov. 7…

When Caregivers are in Crisis: Rethinking Workforce Mental Health

Healthcare workers operate under intense pressure: long shifts, critical decision-making, emotional labor, and exposure to trauma. These demands take a toll on mental health, and traditional support often falls short of what today’s clinicians and staff truly need. This guide…

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USOSM adds practices in 3 states

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management recently added partner practices in three states. The MSO’s newest partners are Greenbelt (Md.) Oral and Facial Surgery; Dugan Oral Surgery in Oneonta, N.Y.; and John Villano, DDS, in Eugene, Ore. USOSM supports practices…

Rethinking locums: The flexible staffing strategy health systems are turning to ahead of 2026

Physician turnover is costly. Time-to-fill is long. And burnout is accelerating. In response, more health systems are shifting their approach to locum tenens by embracing strategic planning instead of reactive problem solving. The 2025 State of Locums Report—drawing on new…

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Average tuition for 70 dental schools in the US

Attending dental school can cost up to more than $430,000, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently posted new data on dental schools in the U.S. to reflect information from the 2024-25 academic year. Here…

Colorado governor calls for caps on Medicaid dental benefits: 7 notes

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proposed capping some reimbursement rates and limiting dental benefits in an effort to save the state money, The Colorado Sun reported. Seven notes: 1. Gov. Polis has said Medicaid cuts are necessary to prevent cuts…